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2012 Christmas Programs in Ottawa Information compiled by 211 Ottawa

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Contents

Holiday Season Meals and Gatherings ...................................... 1

Christmas Day Lunches & Dinners ............................................ 4

Christmas Hampers, Vouchers and Toys ................................... 7

Donations & Volunteers ............................................................ 7

Family sponsorship programs ................................................. 14

Holiday Season Meals and Gatherings

St. Luke’s Lunch Club and Drop-In Centre 760 Somerset St W, Ottawa, K1R 6P9 Telephone: 613-238-4193

Thursday December 13th, 2012 - Christmas meal: registration must be made

in advance by purchasing tickets at the cost of $1 at the Lunch Club. Closed on December 12th, 25th, 26th, 2012 and on January 1st, 2013. Donations are accepted (hygiene products, socks, monetary contributions, non-perishable

food, etc.) Please note: Ticket are sold out!


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The Salvation Army, Ottawa Booth Centre 171 George St, Ottawa, K1N 5W5 Telephone: 613-241-1573

Saturday December 8th, 2012 from 11:30am-7 pm – Free annual Christmas

meal: ‘Sunshine Bags’ filled with hygiene products will be given as gifts during the meal. Open to everyone. However, tickets will only be available at the front desk of the Salvation Army Booth Centre at 171 George St in the

Byward Market, beginning on Thursday, December 1st, 2012. Volunteers are needed for the Christmas dinner – call ext 221.*

Salvation Army Gladstone

391 Gladstone Ave, Ottawa, K2P0Y9

Tuesday December 4th, 2012 at 4pm - Free dinner

Centre 454 330 Kent St, Ottawa, K2P 2H3

Thursday December 6th, 2012 from 10am-3:30pm - Christmas Party at

Legion: free tickets available from Monday November 26th, 2012 at 454 King Edward Ave.

Jericho Road Ministry 473 Cumberland St

Wednesday December 12th, 2012 , 7 pm-9 pm - Free meal, St Paul’s Eastern United Church, Cumberland Street at Daly- first-come first-served.

Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre Telephone: 613-236-2558 ext 224 Email: [email protected]

Tuesday December 11th, 2012 from 11 am-5 pm - Holiday meal and

celebration at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1940-B Bank Street. Tickets available at the Royal Canadian Legion: $2 for members and $3 for non-members. Please RSVP.

mailto:[email protected]


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The Mayor’s 12th Annual Christmas Celebration Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave W

Saturday December 8th, 2012 from 3 pm-7 pm - Fun-filled celebration

featuring: ice skating on the Rink of Dreams, hot chocolate and horse-drawn wagon rides on Mario Dewar Plaza (outside of City Hall); meeting Santa and Mrs. Claus, creating crafts in Santa’s workshop, face painting, and live

performances (inside City Hall). Special treat: Lindt chocolate!

To help those in need and to share in the spirit of the holiday season, admission to this sponsored event is a non-perishable food donation to the Ottawa Food Bank.

OC Transpo will offer free bus rides on all routes to and from City Hall from

2:30 pm-7:30 pm to children 11 years and under when accompanied by a fare-paying adult.

The Ottawa Mission

35 Waller St, Ottawa, K1N 7G4 Telephone: 613-234-1144

Sunday December 16th, 2012 from 11:30am-5pm - Free holiday meal. No registration necessary. Donations are accepted (hygiene products, socks, food and monetary contributions). All are welcome. See the website for more

information: www.ottawamission.com/index.php?q=top10.html

Minwaashin Lodge Aboriginal Women’s Support Centre 1155 Lola St, Telephone: 613-741-5590 ext 234

Ottawa, K1R 5T8 Ask for Sheila Lapratt

Saturday December 15th, 2012, 10 am-3 pm - Annual Children Winter Gathering (Christmas party) for First Nations, Inuit and Métis families, Elders and friends. Fun activities and luncheon feast. Give away for all children and

youth who attend the event.

Ottawa Innercity Ministries (OIM) Dominion Chalmers United Church

355, Cooper St, Ottawa, K2P 0G8

Tuesday, January 22, 2013. Hot turkey lunch. There will be two seatings: 11:30 am-12:30 pm and 1 pm-2 pm. Free but tickets are required and available from 11am at the door.

http://www.ottawamission.com/index.php?q=top10.html


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Elizabeth Fry Society of Ottawa

211 Bronson Ave, Suite 311 Ottawa, K1R 6H5 Telephone: 613-237-7427 ext 111

Friday December 14th, 2012 from 4 pm-7 pm - Annual Holiday Celebration: food and refreshments served during the celebration. For more information,

call Chantal Surgeson at 613-237-7427 ext.119 or [email protected]

Donations needed for the women’s residence, the J.F. Norwood House. For donation ideas, visit the website and click on JF Norwood House Wish List or

call Sam Rice at 613-237-7427 ext 115. Call to arrange donations drop-off. http://www.efryottawa.com/about/norwood.html

The Table

1230 wellington, Telephone: 613-729-5973 Ottawa, ON

Tuesday January 1st, 2013, 12 pm-1:30 pm: Free vegetarian meal. All are welcome.

Le Buffet des Continents 4 Impasse de la Gare Talon Gatineau, QC Telephone: 819-561-1099

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Monday December 3rd, 2012 from 5 pm-7 pm – Free buffet to anyone donating one can of food. Come early, the lineup will be long.

Christmas Day Lunches & Dinners

Shepherds of Good Hope 233 Murray St, Ottawa, K1N 5M9 Telephone: 613-789-8210


http://www.efryottawa.com/about/norwood.html


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Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 from 11:30 am-12:30 pm - Free Christmas Day Meal open to all. No registration needed. Donations accepted (food and

money). * Volunteers are needed year-round. For more information, call Ann

MacDonald at the above mentioned number.*

Heart and Crown Irish Pub 67 Clarence St, Ottawa, K1N 5P5 Telephone: 613-562-0674

Tuesday, December 25th, 2012 from 11am-4 pm - Free Christmas day meal. No registration is needed.

Elvis Sighting Society Newport Restaurant 334 Richmond Rd, Ottawa, K1Z 6X6 Telephone: 613-722-9322

Tuesday December 25th, 2012 from 10 am-5 pm – Free Christmas meal. No

registration needed, open to everyone. Donations accepted (hygiene products, non-perishable food and money).

St. Peter and St. Paul's Anglican Church

227 Elgin St, Ottawa, K2P 1L6 Telephone: 613-235-1636

Tuesday December 25th, 2012 – 11:30 am-7 pm - All-day Christmas celebration and free dinner in partnership with Knox Presbyterian Church. Dinner seatings at 12:30 pm- 4 pm. This is St. Peter and St. Paul's annual

Christmas Day event but held at Knox Presbyterian at 227 Elgin Street (at Lisgar St). Volunteers needed: if interested call St. Peter and St. Paul's

parish office at above number, or email [email protected]

The Knight Enterprises Team

Telephone: David Tremplin 613-617-7482 Jack Purcell Community Centre , 320 Jack Purcell Lane, Ottawa, K2P 1M4

Monday December 24th, 2012, 4 pm-6:30 pm - Turkey meal. Open to all.

Foster Farm Community Centre, 1065 Ramsey Crescent, K2B 7W3 Monday December 24th, 2012, 2-4 pm - Turkey meal. Open to all.



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Albion-Heatherington Recreation Centre, 1560 Heatherington Road, K1V 8V8 Monday December 24th, 2012, 4-5pm - Turkey meal. Open to all.

Bellevue Community Centre, 1475 Caldwell Ave, K1Z 8H9

Monday December 24th, 2012, 1-3pm - Turkey meal. Open to all. * Please note: Volunteers needed. Volunteers should arrive an hour early for

set up and stay a half hour to an hour after to clean up. If you can't make it for the whole time, we are flexible; just let us know at what location you

would like to help and the time you can commit to. Volunteers must be 12 years old and up. These volunteer hours qualify towards the High School Community Service requirements. Letters of certification will be provided.

Christmas dinner at the Carleton Tavern 223 Armstrong Street Telephone: 613-728-7582 (Cheryl or Vance) Ottawa, K1W 2W5 Email: [email protected]

Tuesday December 25th, 2012 from 11am-3 pm - The Community of

Hintonburg invites you to join them for a free Christmas meal at the Carleton Tavern, intersection Armstrong St and Parkdale Ave, next to the Parkdale

Market. The meal features two options: 1. Traditionnal (turkey, meat pies, etc.); 2. Vegetarian meal provided by Indian Express Food & Sweets.

Don’t stay alone at Christmas! Come and meet your neighbours and friends. Experience the warmth of the Hintonburg Community family. Listen to some

great music from community musicians organized by “Midnight Mike and the Open Stage Revue”. Rides are available. Phone number on Christmas Day is: 613-728-4424.

The Hintonburg Economic Development Committee (HEDC) is seeking

donations of turkeys, hams and baked goods for the dinner, as well as new gifts for adults, especially for men (warm scarves, socks, mitts, gloves, hats, gift certificates, bus tickets, telephone cards). Gifts for women, teens and

children also accepted, as well as pet food. Please leave gifts unwrapped – however, gifts bags are appreciated. Gifts can be dropped off at the Carleton

Tavern the week before Christmas. Frozen turkeys should be dropped at the Carleton Tavern one week before Christmas only.


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Christmas Hampers, Vouchers and Toys

Toy Mountain and Christmas Exchange are the central agencies that operate donations of vouchers/redeemable gift certificates,

Christmas hampers and toys in Ottawa. Application is made through local agencies that are receiving applications in their names. Please

dial 2-1-1 to find out the nearest agency with whom you can register.

Toy Mountain

The Salvation Army Toy Depot, 250 City Centre Ave, Unit 118, 1st level warehouse

http://www.toymountain.ca/content/salv-army.asp The Salvation Army operates the Toy Depot and manages the distribution of

the toys to eligible families. Free toys for children 12 and under are distributed Monday, December 3rd to Saturday, December 22nd.

Donations & Volunteers

The donations are usually used to offer gifts to clients or to host a holiday event for clients. Contributions are greatly appreciated at

this time of year.

Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre 786 Bronson Avenue

Ottawa, K7C 1A5 Telephone: 613-594-8333 ext 1304

Monetary donations are requested for the purchase of bus tickets, personal items/clothes and gifts for their clients. Gift cards from Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart or Bayshore Mall are also welcome.

http://www.toymountain.ca/content/salv-army.asp


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Anglican Social Service – Centre 454 454 King Edward Avenue

Ottawa, K1N 5N1 Telephone: 613-235-4351 ext 223(Lize De-melo)

Donations requested for gift bags: hygiene products, deodorant, socks, scarves, mitts, gloves, hats, etc. Warm winter clothing especially needed.

Birthright of Ottawa

200 Isabella St, Suite 302, Ottawa, K1S 1V7 Telephone: 613-231-5683 Maternity clothes, disposable diapers and monetary donations are requested.

Volunteers are needed.

Boys and Girls Club of Ottawa 2825 Dumaurier Ave

Ottawa, K2B 7W3 Telephone: 613-828-0428 ext 228 (Theresa Dolan)

Donations needed for the Children’s Holiday Party, Saturday December 22nd, 2012: decorations, Christmas cookies, food and beverages, as well as new

gifts for children 6-13 years old. Bruce House

251 Bank St, Suite 402 Ottawa, K2P 1X3 Telephone: 613-729-0911 (Doug or Lanna)

Donations needed: Bus tickets, grocery store vouchers and gift cards (e.g. Hartman’s, Loblaws, Metro). Gift cards allow to chose culturally appropriate

food items. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri 9 am-4:30 pm.

Chez Mère Bruyère 264 Olmstead St, Ottawa, K1L 7J8 Telephone: 613-744-5920

Donations needed specifically for children, boys and girls: socks, underwear,

flannel pyjamas, thermal underwear, onesies and soothers. Current need for boys’ pants (sizes 3-6x). * Female volunteers needed, minimum of 2-3 hours per week.


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Christmas Exchange-Program of the Caring and Sharing Exchange

Monetary donations needed for gift vouchers and food hampers to families in need during the holiday season. Please visit the website for information on

how to make a donation http://www.CaringandSharing.ca/index.php/en/donate.html

* Volunteers are needed to help at fundraising events, for data entry, to phone the parents for toy pick-up appointments and to deliver hampers and

vouchers ready for mailing. Visit the Caring and Sharing Exchange website for information on volunteer opportunities throughout the holiday season. * http://www.CaringandSharing.ca/index.php/en/volunteer.html

Cornerstone / Le Pilier Telephone: 613-233-2243 Donations needed for the residents: gift cards (Tim Hortons, Giant Tiger,

Shoppers Drug Mart, metro, Dollarama, Walmart) bus tickets, stamps, crafts, new puzzles and games, DVD’s, new socks, slippers, underwear/ bras and

pyjamas (all sizes), new toiletries and feminine hygiene product. Please call ahead. For more donation ideas, visit this link:

www.cornerstonewomen.ca

Please note: Due to a lack of storage space during the busy holiday season, Cornerstone will not be able to accept used items. Donations

of needed used items will be appreciated again in the New Year. * Volunteers are needed year-round. For more information on how to be a

volunteer, go to www.cornerstonewomen.ca and click on “Volunteering” or call and ask for Karen Ann at 613-254-6584 ext 504. *

Daybreak Non-Profit Shelter

393 Piccadilly Ave Ottawa, K1Y 0H3 Telephone: 613-236-8070 x 221 (Andrea)

Donations needed : chocolates (sealed packages only please), men’s and women’s mitts, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, toiletries (soap and

hairbrushes), make-up, sweaters, shirts, pyjamas, slippers, pens, notepads and calendars, movie passes, reusable water bottles/travel mugs, gift cards

for Tim Hortons, Chapters, Giant Tiger or Loblaws. Please call to make arrangements for drop-off.

http://www.caringandsharing.ca/index.php/en/donate.html

http://www.caringandsharing.ca/index.php/en/volunteer.html

http://www.cornerstonewomen.ca/

http://www.cornerstonewomen.ca/


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Evelyn Horne Emergency and Transitional Housing for Young Women Telephone: 613-789-8220

Donations of new items needed specifically for young women: hygiene

products, towels, umbrellas, purses, lunch bags, backpacks, boots, mitts, scarves, pyjamas and slippers, bras and underwear, socks, hoodies, flannel pyjama bottoms, school supplies, bus tickets, phone cards and gift cards

(e.g. Tim Hortons). Please call and ask for Sheila or Peggy to make arrangements for drop-off.

Harmony House

PO Box 57082, Somerset Post Office, Telephone: 613-233-3386 (Trish) Ottawa, K1R 1A1

In need of: monetary donations, gift cards, new toiletries, folding grocery carts and welcome baskets. Call to make arrangements for drop-off.

Volunteers always needed.

Interval House of Ottawa Telephone: 613-234-8511

Requesting donations of new items: women’s clothing, socks, underwear, mitts, scarves, hats, women and children’s pyjamas, toys, gift cards, arts

and crafts supplies, personal hygiene products (deodorant, toothpaste, children’s toothbrushes, etc.) Please call to arrange drop-off.

* Skilled volunteers are needed year-round (e.g. hairstylists) *

Lanark County Interval House

PO Box 107, Carleton Place, K7C 3P3 Telephone: 613-257-3469 New gifts for women and children are needed for the holiday season. Please

call to make arrangements for drop-off. * Volunteers are needed year-round. Please call extension 27. *

Living Room (The)

251 Bank St, 7th Flr, Ottawa, K2P 1X3 Telephone: 613-563-0851

Donations requested: warm coats for men, women and children and toys. Also in need of: bus tickets, gift cards for grocery stores, toiletries and socks. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri 1 pm-5 pm.


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Maison d’amitié 40 Cobourg St Ask for Karine ou julie

Ottawa, K1N 8Z6 Telephone: 613-744-7991 ext 306

Donations of new items needed specifically for children and women: children’s toys, clothing, towels, women’s hygiene products, special treats and kitchen items (e.g. dish set). Gift cards for grocery stores and cleaning

products appreciated. Please call to make arrangements for drop-off.

*Women volunteers needed *

Makonsag Aboriginal Head Start 12 Stirling Ave Ask for Anita Armstrong

Ottawa, K1Y 1P8 Telephone: 613-724-5844 Donations needed for the Children’s Christmas Party in mid-December 2012:

toys, food, clothing or food baskets. Please use back basement entrance on Carruthers Ave for donation drop-off, Mon-Fri 8 am-4 pm.

Minwaashin Lodge 1155 Lola Street Ask for Elaine Kicknosway

Ottawa, K1K-4C1 Telephone: 613-741-5590 ext 234 Charitable number# 136843026RR0001

Saturday, December 15th, 2012, 11am-3pm - 19th Annual Children’s Winter Gathering. The gathering provides First Nations, Inuit, Métis families, Elders

and their friends with a traditional feast and giveaways. Donations requested for newborns and children (toys, books, CDs, gift cards,

or anything else that would brighten the life and spirit of the families). Special need of gifts for youth aged 13-18 years (restaurant, movie and

retail store gift cards). For monetary donations, please make cheques payable to Minwaashin Lodge and mail to the address above.


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Odawa Native Friendship Centre 12 Stirling Ave, Ottawa, K1Y 1P8 Telephone: 613-722-3811 ext 230

Donations needed of new items: toys for boys and children 0-15 years old,

clothing for children up to 6 years of age and food for the hamper program as well as gifts for parents. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm before Friday December 14th, 2012.

Operation Come Home 150 Gloucester St, Ottawa, K2P 0A6 Telephone: 613-230-4663

Donations required for youth, such as: toys, socks, underwear, personal hygiene products (male deodorant), sweaters, clean towels, cough drops

(Halls) and cereal. Please call ahead.

Ottawa-Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

229 Colonnade Rd S Telephone: 613-569-8993 ext 245 (Jocelyne) Ottawa, K2E 7X3

Donations needed, specifically men and women’s apparel: socks, gloves, mitts, scarves, sweaters, clothing and toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush,

soap, etc). Special need to encourage clients to go out: gift cards (movie passes, Tim Hortons, etc.)

Serenity House Inc.

103 Leopolds Dr Ottawa, K1V 7E2 Telephone: 613-733-3663 (Stephanie Howard)

Donations needed specifically of men’s apparel: boots, coats, scarves, gloves, mitts and socks, toiletries as well as special treats such as chocolate,

candy, etc.

Snowsuit Fund (The) 225 Donald St, Suite 134, Ottawa, K1K 1N1 Telephone: 613-746-8719

Donations needed: winter coats, mitts, scarves, hats, and boots for children

and adults. Donations can be dropped off at the office or at a Canadian Tire Store or Browns Cleaners. Cash donations can be brought in person or be made over the phone with a credit card. There is a drop-off bin for after

hours donations at the above address.


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St. Joe’s Women Centre

151 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, K1N 6N8 Telephone: 613-231-6722

The Centre is accepting new items only for this holiday season: toiletries, bus tickets, gift cards (Wal-Mart, Loblaws, or Giant Tiger), hair brushes, combs, nail polish, bras, underwear and lip balm. Donations can be dropped-

off before Sunday December 9th, 2012.

St. Mary’s Home (Brighter Futures for Children of Young Single Parents/Buns in the Oven)

780 de l’Église St Ottawa, K1K 3K7 Telephone: 613-749-4584 x 765 (Chantal)

Monetary donations and gift cards (retail and grocery stores) requested for: pregnant teens, young single parents and their children.

Toy Mountain

Looking for new, unwrapped toys for children 0 to 12 years of age. Special needs: toys for infants 0-2 and boys and girls 10-12. Donations can be dropped off at participating shopping centres.

Follow the link below for drop-off locations. http://www.toymountain.ca/content/drop-off-loc.asp

* Volunteers are needed to collect toys, assist with the registration process, prepare for Toy Mountain Day, as well as to sort and distribute toys at the

Toy Depot. To become a volunteer, please call 613-688-1869, or follow the link below to the Toy Mountain website for more information. *

http://www.toymountain.ca/content/toy-mountaineer.asp

Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (Chrysalis House) 2 MacNeil Court

Kanata, K2L 4H7 Telephone: 613-591-5991 ext 229 (Donations line) A shelter for women and children, Chrysalis House needs: gift cards, kitchen

articles, linens, baby items and more. Call directly for further details.

http://www.toymountain.ca/content/drop-off-loc.asp

http://www.toymountain.ca/content/toy-mountaineer.asp


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YMCA-YWCA National Capital Region 180 Argyle Ave

Ottawa, K2P 1B7 Telephone: 613-237-1320 ext 5063 (Housing Office)

Special need for food bank items (non-perishable food); also for men, women and children: baby monitor, baby pacifier, bus tickets, gift cards (e.g. Loblaws-$5 denominations, Tim Hortons, McDonald’s, The Bay, Wal-Mart),

socks, scarves, hats, mitts, toiletries (e.g. razors, soap, deodorant, shampoo, feminine hygiene products). Drop in and ask for the Housing Worker Mon-Fri.

Youville Centre

150 Mann Ave Ottawa, K1N 8P4 Telephone: 613-231-5150 ext 128

Requesting donations: hardcover books, toys for children ages 2 months-3 years (no plush toys or small toys that could be a choking hazard), diapers,

gift cards and new hygiene products (toothpaste, hair products, etc.). Please contact the phone number above prior to dropping off your donation to

arrange the date and time of your delivery.

Family sponsorship programs

Barrhaven Emergency Food Cupboard is looking for families/groups/schools/churches who would like to sponsor a needy

family in Barrhaven for a Christmas Hamper. To sponsor a family, call 613-825-4505 and leave a message - a volunteer will return your call within 24 to 48 hours.

Shepherds of Good Hope needs people to sponsor Christmas dinners

and all the trimmings for families in need. For information about the

Christmas Hamper Program, call 613-233-7007.


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Happy Holidays from the Community Information Centre of Ottawa!

If you would like to add your agency to this list,

please call 2-1-1 or 613-241-4636.

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